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Movie: Fantastic Fungi


  • Christopher B. Smith Rafael Film Center 1118 4th Street San Rafael, CA, 94901 United States (map)

Imagine an organism that feeds you, heals you, reveals secrets of the universe, and could help save the planet. It’s mushrooms! Fantastic Fungi is a revelatory time-lapse journey, from director Louie Schwartzberg, about the magical, mysterious, and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain, and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago. See it through the eyes of dedicated mycologists, like renowned medical researcher and author Paul Stamets discussing the unlimited potential of fungi in the fields of food, medicine, expanding consciousness, bioremediation, neurogenesis, and treating end-of-life anxiety. Narrated by Brie Larson and featuring experts Eugenia Bone, Suzanne Simard, Michael Pollan, Andrew Weil, and many more! Director Louie Schwartzberg (US 2019) 81 min

Bring your friends to watch the film and be sure to stop by the MycoMarin table for information about Marin County mycology and learn about MycoMarin member benefits.

Later Event: January 18
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